Do you remember where you were when you had an Aha! moment? Maybe when you first learned how to tie your shoes or when you solved your first math equation on your own? When you reflect back on that Aha!…
Category: From Our Experts
How to talk to your children about the events that occurred at the U.S. Capitol
Written by Erica Prime, M.A., LLP, CSP, parent and lead psychologist at Bradford Academy, Dove Academy, Four Corner Montessori Academy and Macomb Montessori Academy with the Detroit Institute for Children As adults, many of us are feeling fear, anger, sadness,…
5 Tips to Help Educators Relax and Unwind Over Winter Break
This year, more than ever, it is important to unwind and relax over winter break. We know that the job of an educator is an ongoing responsibility and it may be difficult to remove yourself from your computer and not…
Literacy Tips for Summer!
How are you engaging students and families in summer reading? Families have an important role in helping children become strong readers. Tips to share with families Share this list of age appropriate books, found here and sign up for weekly reading text messages to share with families, in…
Celebrate National Charter School Week with Charter School Facts!
Have you ever wondered what makes a charter school different than other schools? The theme for this year’s National Charter School Week is “Charter Schools Are…” because each charter school is unique in how we serve students and families, and we all…
Join Our Online Book Club
You are invited to participate in Choice’s new book club initiative. The book club is open to all staff and teachers. If you participate in the online learning conversations, you will have the opportunity to earn free SCECHs. Below are…
Literacy Talk
Are you looking to improve literacy at your school? During small group instruction, coach students as they engage in reading and writing with reading prompts. Check out this guide of prompts for when a student is having difficulty reading a…
Improve literacy at your school
LITERACY ESSENTIALS Improve literacy at your school. Together, we are on a mission to improve literacy within our state. Throughout the year, we plan to share research-supported instructional practices that could make a measurable positive difference in your school. The…
School Culture: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Originally published on the Innovators in Education blog As a school leader, you know you need to be thinking about school culture. But what is it? It’s easier described than defined. What everyone can describe is how critical school culture…
Three Easy Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
The past two weeks have been unlike any other. The events that I’ve heard about or even experienced firsthand are weighing heavy on me today. Not only have I had numerous employee relations concerns come across my desk, but I’ve…